The capital city is located in the north, and in winter, it snows for more than twenty days a month.
It was snowing outside, so we couldn't go to the Imperial Garden. The Imperial Workshops did have quite a few newly made gadgets.
As Lin Wanyue listened to Qi Yuan's rambling, her beautiful big eyes were already darting around at the novel toys.
"If you really want to eat it, just ask the imperial kitchen to make some next time. It's not hard to make, they'll definitely know how," she said, nodding haphazardly.
Lin Wanyue ate a lot of food prepared by the imperial chefs in the palace and truly admired them. They were said to be able to carve flowers on radishes, but they could actually carve flowers on rice with a kitchen knife. The food they made was exquisite and delicious.
The dishes served at home were at best clever and plentiful, but they were still far inferior to those served in the imperial kitchen.
"That's incomparable." However, Qi Yuan didn't see it that way. Hearing Lin Wanyue say that, he wanted to say a few words in Lin Ji's defense: "I think Uncle Lin's food tastes better. The food made by the people in the Imperial Kitchen tastes bland, neither sweet nor salty, and is too artificial."
Unfortunately, the people at the Imperial Hospital said that he had been weak for a long time, and he could only have a small taste of those overly fresh, fragrant, spicy and numbing foods. Otherwise, it might damage his spleen and stomach, and even affect his growth!
Everything else is fine, but if he doesn't grow tall and becomes a little sweet potato, how can he stand next to Lin Wanyue?
Qi Yuan felt terrified just thinking about it.
Therefore, he could only hold back his saliva and endure it.
Lin Wanyue was completely unaware of his good intentions, her eyes still darting around those trinkets. Qi Yuan noticed this and felt somewhat helpless.
Wanwan is lovely, but she's too young.
However, Wanwan is so smart, she will definitely understand her own feelings when she grows up.
Qi Yuan thought of the Empress's Phoenix Robe that his mother had once worn in his private treasury, and then of Lin Wanyue's still slightly chubby little face, and silently wiped it away... When Wanwan grows up, she will definitely be a beauty that can topple kingdoms, and she will be just right to be his Empress!
"What does Wanwan like? I'll give it to you, okay?" Qi Yuan said with a smile.
"Then I want this one." Lin Wanyue pointed to Juanren in front of her, her eyes shining, and said happily.
These silk dolls are practically no different from modern porcelain dolls; they are beautiful and pretty, and most importantly, you can change their clothes!
She simply couldn't resist the allure of a doll that could be dressed up!
Qi Yuan looked at the little children and sighed silently.
...
Lin Weiming was getting a headache from memorizing his lessons and was even mocked by his own son.
Although he had already used his position as a father to severely suppress his son, he was still somewhat resentful. So he prepared to put down his book, bypass the old man at the gate, and go to Lin's place to take a look.
I can also help out with my mother and wife's business, so they don't get bullied by others.
He sneaked over without even calling a carriage, and was spotted by a colleague.
That colleague was a low-ranking official, but he had an excellent memory for people. He immediately recognized that this timid and untrustworthy young man was none other than Ning'an Earl Lin Weiming, who was currently enjoying great popularity in front of the emperor at court.
He quickly seized the opportunity to get close to Lin Weiming.
Lin Weiming didn't know this person well, but he was too embarrassed to refuse, so he could only chat with him while glancing in the direction of Lin's restaurant.
After his colleagues noticed this, in order to put down those who disliked the Lin family, they deliberately said, "Brother Lin, are you worried about your family business? Sigh, it's true, there are quite a few people in our court who don't know how to do business themselves, but they just want to be envious of others."
"Let me tell you, but please don't tell anyone. Every time we go to court, we're happy to buy something from you to fill our stomachs, since your food tastes delicious and warms our hands. But there are a few people who get together and say your food is bad, and they forbid anyone from coming to eat there. Tell me, what kind of talk is that?"
Lin Weiming's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he felt a surge of anger. However, when he saw the gloating look in his colleague's eyes, his anger immediately subsided, like a pig's bladder being punctured.
He shut his mouth, turned his face to the side, snorted, and said disdainfully, "They're used to eating delicacies from land and sea, how could they possibly look down on our humble snacks? If they don't like it, so be it, there's no need to force them."
His colleagues were somewhat disappointed.
I heard that the emperor dotes on this newly appointed earl?
I heard that their goods weren't selling, so the emperor specially sent some people over to support them.
But how could this nouveau riche from the countryside remain so calm?
"Lord, you have such a good temper! You're as magnanimous as a prime minister!" The colleague still smiled and pointed with his finger, trying to praise Lin Weiming.
Lin Weiming, however, was already impatient to listen to him continue, and made an excuse, saying, "You go ahead and do what you need to do here. I see my wife is a bit overwhelmed, so I'll go help her out."
Before his colleagues could react, he had already run over in a few steps.
That colleague was still standing there dumbfounded.
Lin Weiming had already gone over to compete with Wang Youcai for business.
Wang Youcai: "..."
To keep his job, Wang Youcai became even more eloquent, shouting loudly.
The people in line were already drawn by the aroma, and his shout attracted even more onlookers, quickly forming a long queue.
When Lin Wanyue passed by this shop on her way back from the palace, she almost got stuck in traffic, but seeing how well her business was doing, she couldn't resist the urge to buy some.
I want to set up a stall.
With so many people, if I set up a fortune-telling stall, I could definitely make a fortune!
Moreover, there are many wealthy people in the capital. If you ask them to have their birth charts read for twenty coins, they definitely won't haggle!
Unlike my small county town, where people would clutch their wallets tightly for half a month before finally agreeing to spend three coins, and if they couldn't get in line, they would immediately turn around and buy roasted sweet potato noodles.
Lin Wanyue couldn't help but giggle as she thought about her past experiences as a fortune teller.
After laughing, she heard the commotion outside, and her rationality returned.
People in the capital are wealthy, but they certainly have their share of troubles.
Moreover, she is now a princess; if others find out, it might become a way to bribe officials.
Lin Wanyue thought for a moment, and felt as if a mountain of gold and silver was floating far away right in front of her.
Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside.
Lin Wanyue lifted the curtain to look.
I didn't see any mountains of gold or silver.
But a horse-drawn carriage was already hurtling towards his shop.
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